HBTU Alumni Association & The Institution of Engineers (India) Jointly Host Seminar on AI and Digital Transformation at Engineers Bhawan, Lucknow
LUCKNOW — A national-level technical seminar titled “AI and Digital Transformation in Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering” was jointly organized by the HBTU Alumni Association and The Institution of Engineers (India), UP State Centre at Engineers Bhawan, Lucknow. The event brought together distinguished alumni, veteran engineers, academic leaders, research scientists, and industry professionals to deliberate on the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced digital tools on modern process and chemical industries.
Key Highlights of the Seminar & Speaker Perspectives
- Industry-Wide Digital Integration: The conference focused on integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced digital technologies into modern chemical and process industries.
- Structured Technical Sessions: The seminar featured two dedicated technical sessions where expert speakers delivered impactful research papers and technical presentations.
- Optimizing Plant Operations: Industry experts and veteran engineers explored how AI models optimize continuous plant operations, process safety, and yield efficiency.
- Reducing Operational Downtime: Key panels highlighted the role of predictive maintenance and automated quality control in reducing operational downtime in refineries.
- Smart & Sustainable Manufacturing: The sessions emphasized the urgent need for adopting smart manufacturing and sustainable, energy-efficient practices across process sectors.
- Research & Academic Solutions: Prominent faculty members from HBTU and research leaders from CSIR-CIMAP presented technical solutions for modern industrial challenges.
- Academia-Industry Synergy: Representatives from institutional, administrative, and alumni leadership bodies shared strategic roadmaps for academia-industry collaboration.
- Networking & Mentorship Platform: The event served as an influential platform for technical knowledge sharing, networking, and mentorship for young engineers and alumni.
- Forward-Looking Vision: The seminar concluded with a shared vision encouraging alumni to lead digital innovation and sustainable technology adoption across their organizations.
Inaugural lamp lighting ceremony by convener Er. D. K. Srivastava and guests.
Technical session presentation and address at the podium.
Prominent Dignitaries, Speakers, and Contributions
Prof. G. L. Devnani
Professor, Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur
Contribution: Keynote speaker; presented a research paper and delivered a technical presentation on advanced process control and AI applications in chemical engineering during the technical sessions.
Prof. Ajay Kumar Singh
Professor, Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur
Contribution: Featured speaker; presented a technical paper on integrating digital tools, process simulation, and modernizing academic curricula for Industry 4.0 standards.
Dr. Sudeep Tandon
Senior Scientist / Representative, CSIR-CIMAP (Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants), Lucknow
Contribution: Expert speaker; presented scientific research and technological applications regarding digital extraction and process monitoring in bio-chemical processing.
Er. D. K. Srivastava
Program Convener & State Council Member, The Institution of Engineers (India)
Contribution: Program Convener; led overall event organization, delivered opening technical remarks, and outlined the strategic role of professional engineering bodies in interdisciplinary AI adoption.
Dr. Naresh Chandra
Director, Chandra Institute of Professional Studies
Contribution: Guest speaker; presented a research paper on technical skill development, professional training alignment, and industry-ready software tools.
Anil Gupta
Retired Chief Engineer, UP Jal Nigam
Contribution: Industry expert; shared practical engineering insights and field experience on process infrastructure execution, safety protocols, and public sector engineering execution.
Er. Prasoon Verma
Secretary, HBTU Alumni Association
Contribution: Alumni Representative; presented organizational initiatives on fostering industry-academia collaboration, strengthening alumni networking, and supporting student mentorship programs.
Media Coverage
Press publication highlighting the seminar proceedings in Swatantra Prabhat (20 Sept 2026).
Published for HBTU Alumni Association Portal Archives • Engineers Bhawan, Lucknow